Kite runner vocab

Question 1

Aloof

Answer 1

Adj. not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Question 2

Atrophy

Answer 2

Vt. to waste away

Question 3

austere

Answer 3

Adj. severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

Question 4

contrite

Answer 4

Adj. feeling regret for having committed some wrongdoing

Question 5

Disdain

Answer 5

N. The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of ones consideration or respect

Question 6

Feigned

Answer 6

Adj. Simulated or pretended; insincere

Question 7

Harried

Answer 7

Adj. Feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one; harassed

Question 8

Interminable

Answer 8

Adj. Endless

Question 9

Jostled

Answer 9

Vt. Push, elbow, or bump against roughly, typically in a crowd

Question 10

Nuance

Answer 10

N. A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression or sound

Question 11

Periphery

Answer 11

N. The outer limits or edge of an area or object

Question 12

Precipitous

Answer 12

Adj. Dangerously high or steep

Question 13

Pungent

Answer 13

Adj. Having sharply strong taste or smell

Question 14

Trepidation

Answer 14

N. A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Question 15

Veracity

Answer 15

N. Conformity to facts; Accuracy